Crispy Ham and Cheese Dumplings Recipe

These crispy ham and cheese dumplings are pouches full of flavor. Prep these bites in advance and keep them in the freezer for surprise guests and sudden cravings.

Prep Time

15 mins

Cooking Time

15 mins

Ready In

30 mins

Yield

4 to 5

Cuisine

Asian

Cooking Method

deep fry

INGREDIENTS

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

1/2 cup smoked ham, chopped

20 6-inch sheets lumpia wrappers

10 green onions, green parts only, cut in half

vegetable oil, to fry

sweet chili sauce, to serve

COOKING PROCEDURE

Combine cheese and ham in a food processor. Whiz until well combined.

Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form into a ball. Place on the center of a lumpia wrapper. Gather edges of the wrapper and pinch together to form a pouch. Tie with a green onion strip. Repeat with remaining ingredients. (To make tying easier, you can blanch the green onions first.)

Heat oil in a saucepan for deep-frying (about 350ºF). Fry balls in batches until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.